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Dr. LaShunda Anderson Hodges
Assistant Professor , Alcorn State University
Location: Alcorn State, MS United States
Joined: Aug 13th, 2014

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B.S. Alcorn State University, Soil and Plant Science -1999; M.S. Alcorn State University, Agronomy-2001; Ph.D. - Agronomy Environmental Planning & Management , Louisiana State University-2007, Research Associate for Native Grasses and Wildlife-Southern University 2077-2009, Assistant Professor of Soil and Plant Sciences, Alcorn State University 2009-Present

Education (request update)

Alcorn State University class of 1999

Undergrad Major: Agronomy

Claim To Fame:

Co-Chaired Alcorn Ag Enhancement Camp Secretary of The Professional Soil Classifiers Association for Mississippi Zeta Phi Beta Sorority State of Mississippi Undergraduate Co-Coordinator (2012-Present) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority State of Mississippi and South Central Region Advisor of the Year ( 2012) Alcorn State University Top 40 under 40 Honoree 2012 MANRRS Advisor Soil and Plant Science Program Club Advisor

Experience

I currently work with Alcorn State University as Assistant Professor
I have years of experience working in the Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing industry.

Assistant Professor of Agriculture | Alcorn State University
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Partner with departments and agencies to enhance Plant and Soil Science research, work with Extension Program to assist small farmers, provide hands-on student experiences, write research proposals and develop articles.

Research Associate | Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
From January 2007 to January 2009 • 2 year(s)
Provided educational and outreach leadership for wildlife Habitat and Native Grasses Outreach Project, developed relationships with collaborators and USDA agencies, prepared reports and collaborated on research projects.

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant | Louisiana State University
From January 2001 to January 2007 • 6 year(s)
Managed greenhouse operations, advised undergraduate research projects, taught introductory soils and soil fertility laboratory courses.

Soil Conservation Technician | United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
From May 1997 to December 2001 • 4 year(s)
Entered data for soil survey publications, digitized county soil maps, conducted soil field surveying and classifications, worked with biologists on Wetland Reserve Program sites.

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